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Media release__The sixth annual CRHS Community Day took our students and staff across the district and beyond. Community Day brings service learning to life for all of our students in grades 7 through 12.

The Bluffton Senior Citizen Center, 132 N. Main St., is sharing 11 pages of news with its members for May 2025. Whether you are a snow bird or a year-round participant, BSC Happenings keeps folks up to date on events and opportunities found at the center. It is available by mail or email.

The center will celebrate Dorothy Hawkes' 90th birthday at the May 12 dinner program with music by One Voice, a Bluffton High School ensemble led by Kevin Gratz, and meal by Ted's Market.

By Nathaniel Ratnasamy, MD, Infectious Disease Specialist and Gina Bailey, BSN, RN, Infection Preventionist
Blanchard Valley Health System

There has been concern about measles cases in various parts of the country and a significant uptick worldwide. In the last few weeks, a total of 607 confirmed measles cases were reported by 22 states, including 11 cases in Ohio. Of the 607 confirmed US cases, 74 have been hospitalized, and three have died. According to the CDC, 2025 is already the third-most active year for measles since 2000.

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The lawn mowers are running, how about your classic cars and those that just have something special? On April 25, Bluffton Cars & Coffee announced that its 2025 season will open on Saturday, May 24.

This "informal gathering for enthusiasts and their cars" will take place monthly on the following dates:

In a program that is open to the public, the Bluffton Lions Club will hear about the community work and broadcast career of Bob Ulm, who often speaks of the specific issues he faces as someone who is totally blind.

Ulm will speak at the Lions Club noon meeting on Tuesday, May 20, on the third floor of Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main St.

His full time broadcast career began in June 1974 and he has been on the air continuously longer than any other local radio voice.

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON – The Bluffton High School boys varsity tennis squad lost a tight 3-2 battle to visiting Bryan on Thursday evening, April 24.

The Pirate net record dropped to 7-2 with the close defeat.  

Bluffton senior Jack Brauen won his third singles bout 7-6 (7-5 tiebreaker), 6-3.

The Pirate duo of Grady Coonfare and Isaiah Kohli teamed up to cruise to victory at first doubles 6-1, 6-2.

Bluffton senior Branson Hilty lost 6-0, 6-0 at first singles.

Nick Lovett fell 6-1, 6-2 at second singles.

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